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    Bistro on Avenue

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    31 Reviews
    #1,732 of 7,064 Restaurants in Toronto
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    1678 Avenue Rd, Toronto, Ontario M5M 3Y4, Canada
    +1 416-783-1928
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    4.0
    31 reviews
    • Excellent38%
    • Very good44%
    • Average6%
    • Poor3%
    • Terrible9%
    Travellers talk about
    “wings” (25 reviews)
    “fries” (8 reviews)
    “salad” (4 reviews)
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    CUISINES
    Bar, Canadian
    PRICE
    $$ - $$$
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    1678 Avenue Rd, Toronto, Ontario M5M 3Y4, Canada
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    1 - 10 of 31 reviews

    Reviewed 13 November 2017
    Best wings in the city

    Ignore the old skool dining room being a little shabby. Its not the original location on Avenue but the wings are still A1. Sit in the bar area or get take-out. We've been al over including the original Anchor Bar in Buffalo and the Bistro...More

    Thank B P
    Reviewed 22 July 2017 via mobile
    Worst Service

    Should have known when we asked the waitress "what kind of smoked meat do you have" and she answered "on a bun" that things were going to be bad. The service was so slow it took 30 mins for food to arrive. When it did...More

    Thank Lonetrek2012
    Reviewed 8 April 2017 via mobile
    Chicken Wings!

    Looking for great chicken wings and very nice French fries, look no further. Wonderful selection of basting, wonderful chicken wings and friendly service. Well worth the visit

    Thank Jay_trip69
    Reviewed 13 March 2017
    Best Wing place in the city?

    They recently moved south and are now closer the the 401. This place has been in business at least 20 years that I know of. The wings are great just the way I like them. The staff are very friendly and their prices are more...More

    Thank Chris H
    Reviewed 15 February 2017
    first time at new location-won't be last

    last Friday my wife and I decided to go for a fish and chips dinner.We had not been at the Bistro since they moved so we decided to walk in the snowstorm to eat there After arriving and sitting down our waitress .Candy came to...More

    Thank Shnipson
    Reviewed 18 October 2016
    Can we say wings!!!

    Bistro on Avenue is a Toronto staple for great wings! The new location has opened this toronto favorite to new levels!

    Thank yagicorp
    Reviewed 8 August 2016
    The Legend Continues

    I have always enjoyed visiting the Bistro over the years when I go to Toronto. I was surprised it had moved location but happy it was just down the road. The service was friendly and prompt but the wings were the real hit of the...More

    1  Thank Jennifer8Ottawa
    Reviewed 17 July 2016 via mobile
    Still the best wings in the city

    Now further north at a new location, there is free parking available The menu remains the same and they still makr the best wings in the city. Service on Friday night was mediocre at best. Considering it wasnt terribly busy, the server forgot to come...More

    Thank eddie s
    Reviewed 13 July 2016
    Disappointed

    We went for supper tonight and will never go back. Not only was food terrible service was terrible. Thank god for the gentleman waiter he was great. I ordered a salad, onion chips, and the senior I was with ordered fish and chips. 1 salad...More

    1  Thank kvanburen2016
    Reviewed 27 March 2016
    Best wings in the city

    Bistro has been cooking up the best wings in Toronto for a long time now. Crowned as the "original" st.louis, Bistro takes its wings seriously. The "hot" and "suicide" sauces are mouth watering. Tuesdays have become a weekly gathering for a group of us, as...More

    Thank Eurotrip2015

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    Restaurant Details

    Rating summary
    • Food
      Service
    • Value
      Atmosphere
    Cuisine
    Bar, Canadian
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner
    Restaurant features
    Takeout, Seating, Television, Serves Alcohol, Waitstaff
    Good for
    Child-friendly
    Open Hours
    Sunday
    11:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
    Monday
    11:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
    Tuesday
    11:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
    Wednesday
    11:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
    Thursday
    11:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
    Friday
    11:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
    Saturday
    11:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
    Location and Contact Information
    • Address: 1678 Avenue Rd, Toronto, Ontario M5M 3Y4, Canada
    • Location: Canada  >  Ontario  >  Toronto>  > North York
    • Neighbourhood: North York
    • Phone Number: +1 416-783-1928
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